Nobody seems to like this song, but what a great message for kids this song is! Even the funny looking gloopy kid with bad clothes can be cool! We need more songs like this for kids today!
To a young man watching Annette in the late 50's early 60's she was our girl. Ever seen the 45 sleeve for Promise Me Anything? All her songs had a happy sound even the love songs.
@matthewfordxxx It's too bad you didn't enjoy or appreciate Annette as much as I and many others did. Yes, I listened to Connie but also Doris Day & Lesley Gore, Sinatra & Presley, Pop & Country, Instrumentals, Showtunes, Christmas, Swing & Doo Wop. I enjoy "MUSIC", I wouldn't listen to just one artist or genre.
To say Annette wasn't "up to the task" is completely wrong, Annie didn't have a loud booming voice but there was nothing wrong with it, she carried a tune & the majority of us loved it.
@ncatt kathy Young had a good but not perfect singing voice too. but she sure got the job done. Lots of folks with awesome vocal chords who can't sing a lick because their hearts are hard
yeah ncatt, i was going to say that too, this was her first album i am pretty sure it was, cause i was around 9 or 10 when i was given the album for xmas, i liked the song love me forever on it, but i cant find it, ill keep trying, good to hear these memories again.
We all have different tastes, let's be glad she sang the variety of songs she did. We all prefer one tune over another but I still want a variety. Maybe it has to grow on you (I've listened to it well over 100 times, I still like it!) enjoy!
This song was not Annette's downfall, this was at the start of her singing career, and a hit (1959), her first release, after "Tall Paul". She went on to sing many more songs and then starred in TV & films before becoming a wife & mother.
Note: Fedor Jeftichew, the real Jo Jo died in 1904 at 36.
This did not sink Annette's recording career. She had a recording career until the 1980's. From these early records, she went on to be a star of movie musicals. These early records launched her career. She recorded a Xmas 45 and an album in the 80's.
Correct about "Jennie Lee" ('58) but it was a top 10, many songs use the same tune, words or both and re-release. The late Jan Berry later paired with Dean to become Jan & Dean. Jo-Jo was a hit for Annette and a top 100 song in '59.
Nobody seems to like this song, but what a great message for kids this song is! Even the funny looking gloopy kid with bad clothes can be cool! We need more songs like this for kids today!
kickstand314 3 weeks ago
She is by far one of the cutest Italian broads that I have ever seen. Mama Mia! Rrrrrrrrrrrrr!
thesilverspider 4 months ago
To a young man watching Annette in the late 50's early 60's she was our girl. Ever seen the 45 sleeve for Promise Me Anything? All her songs had a happy sound even the love songs.
TheWally243 7 months ago
annette rules
staticbear76 1 year ago
@matthewfordxxx It's too bad you didn't enjoy or appreciate Annette as much as I and many others did. Yes, I listened to Connie but also Doris Day & Lesley Gore, Sinatra & Presley, Pop & Country, Instrumentals, Showtunes, Christmas, Swing & Doo Wop. I enjoy "MUSIC", I wouldn't listen to just one artist or genre.
To say Annette wasn't "up to the task" is completely wrong, Annie didn't have a loud booming voice but there was nothing wrong with it, she carried a tune & the majority of us loved it.
ncatt 1 year ago
@ncatt kathy Young had a good but not perfect singing voice too. but she sure got the job done. Lots of folks with awesome vocal chords who can't sing a lick because their hearts are hard
sparwood8 1 year ago
yeah ncatt, i was going to say that too, this was her first album i am pretty sure it was, cause i was around 9 or 10 when i was given the album for xmas, i liked the song love me forever on it, but i cant find it, ill keep trying, good to hear these memories again.
thefairlysimple1 2 years ago
For all young people in 2009, remember that we all are mortal.... read the biography of Annnette ... Sad
echovarde 2 years ago 4
This was not one of Annette's better endeavors, but I loved her.
rdf1947 3 years ago
For a 16 y.o. in the 50's, she did what she was told to do. I think she did it rather well. It "was" also hit!
ncatt 3 years ago 3
Maybe so, but it didn't compare to O Dio Mio, Lonely Guitar, or my favorite First Name Initial.
rdf1947 3 years ago
We all have different tastes, let's be glad she sang the variety of songs she did. We all prefer one tune over another but I still want a variety. Maybe it has to grow on you (I've listened to it well over 100 times, I still like it!) enjoy!
ncatt 3 years ago
Let' just agree to disagree on this song, but strongly agree that we love Annette and pray for her healing from MS.
rdf1947 3 years ago
Love Annette, Hate this song, just one reason they sunk her recording career!
Rejane
RejaneHinkle 3 years ago
This song was not Annette's downfall, this was at the start of her singing career, and a hit (1959), her first release, after "Tall Paul". She went on to sing many more songs and then starred in TV & films before becoming a wife & mother.
Note: Fedor Jeftichew, the real Jo Jo died in 1904 at 36.
ncatt 3 years ago
This did not sink Annette's recording career. She had a recording career until the 1980's. From these early records, she went on to be a star of movie musicals. These early records launched her career. She recorded a Xmas 45 and an album in the 80's.
SandySummers 3 years ago
She is such a babe and whatever she sang sounded so good.
Zippertheslipper 4 years ago
This song was obviously just a reworking of Jan & Arnie's recent hit "Jenny Lee," which also was quite irritating.
IDLERACER 4 years ago
Correct about "Jennie Lee" ('58) but it was a top 10, many songs use the same tune, words or both and re-release. The late Jan Berry later paired with Dean to become Jan & Dean. Jo-Jo was a hit for Annette and a top 100 song in '59.
ncatt 4 years ago
I loved Jennie Lee, as did alot of record buyers. That's why it became a hit.
SandySummers 3 years ago
Crappy tune she was forced to sing, but she is very talented and a knockout.
saxophoney 4 years ago
what can I say?
daveandy 5 years ago